HTML to Markdown Converter
Convert HTML to clean Markdown or Markdown to HTML. Paste content and get instant conversion.
About HTML to Markdown Converter
An HTML to Markdown converter transforms HTML markup into clean, readable Markdown format (and vice versa). Markdown is a lightweight markup language designed to be easy to read and write in plain text, while HTML is the standard markup language for web pages. This conversion is useful when migrating content from websites to documentation, converting rich text to plain text, writing blog posts in Markdown for static site generators, or extracting text content from HTML pages.
How to Use
Paste your HTML into the input area and the Markdown output appears instantly. You can also convert Markdown to HTML by using the reverse mode. The tool handles headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, tables, code blocks, bold, italic, and other common HTML elements. You can copy the output to clipboard with one click.
Formula / Key Equations
HTML tags map to Markdown syntax: <h1> becomes #, <h2> becomes ##, <p> becomes paragraph text, <a href='url'> becomes [text](url), <img> becomes , <strong> becomes **bold**, <em> becomes *italic*, <ul>/<ol><li> becomes - or 1., <code> becomes `code`, <pre><code> becomes ```code```.
Common Use Cases
Converting web content to Markdown for static site generators (Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby). Migrating blog posts between CMS platforms. Extracting clean text from HTML pages. Writing documentation in Markdown for GitHub/GitLab. Converting rich text editor output to Markdown format. Creating README files from HTML documentation.
Limitations
The converter handles standard HTML5 elements but may not process complex nested structures, CSS-styled content, or JavaScript-generated content. Tables are converted but complex table styling is lost. Some HTML entities may not have direct Markdown equivalents. For very complex HTML, some manual cleanup of the converted Markdown may be needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple plain-text formatting syntax (like # for headings and **text** for bold) that can be converted to HTML and many other formats. It is widely used for README files, documentation, blog posts, and note-taking.
Is the conversion 100% accurate?
The converter handles common HTML elements well, but not all HTML has exact Markdown equivalents. Complex layouts, CSS styling, embedded media, and JavaScript interactions cannot be represented in Markdown. For standard content (headings, paragraphs, links, lists, code blocks), conversion is quite reliable.
Can I convert Markdown back to HTML?
Yes. The tool supports bidirectional conversion — you can switch to 'Markdown to HTML' mode. This is useful when you want to preview how your Markdown will render as a web page, or when you need to provide HTML output from Markdown source.
How do tables convert between HTML and Markdown?
HTML tables (<table>) convert to Markdown table syntax using pipes (|) and dashes (-). Complex features like colspan, rowspan, and cell styling are simplified in the conversion. Basic data tables convert cleanly, but heavily styled tables may lose formatting.
What about HTML forms, scripts, and iframes?
These interactive HTML elements do not have Markdown equivalents and will be converted to plain text or omitted. Markdown is designed for document content, not interactive web application features. Forms and scripts need to remain in HTML.
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